RC 260915Power FMMondli Makhanya
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Power Talk was dominated by the murders of women in Ekurhuleni, policing failures, political infighting and debates over transformation, energy security and aerospace opportunities.
- 11:30
A sixth woman’s body was found near Springs in Ekurhuleni, after five women were discovered dead in the area over the past two months; police launched a coordinated investigation.
- 11:03
JMPD Internal Affairs head Superintendent Elmari Debier told the Madlanga Commission her unit investigates corruption, extortion, theft and assault, referring prima facie cases for prosecution.
- 10:16
Property sector transformation remains limited: women make up about 54% of registered practitioners, African practitioners about 30%, but ownership and decision-making remain concentrated elsewhere.
- 11:11
AAD 2026 expects 33 countries, 287 exhibitors and more than 100,000 visitors at Waterkloof Air Force Base, with 12,000 learners targeted for aerospace and defence career exposure.
- 10:49
Professor Patrick Bond warned that expanding Middle East conflict could push oil towards $150 a barrel, while South Africa needs faster renewable-energy adoption and protection from fuel-price shocks.